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Nursery Decor: Smart Pet Tricks

AmandaHill — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

When decorating a nursery or child's room, sometime finding a piece that can tie in all of the colors and make the room look great is important. I feel like this piece seen above, called Smart Pet Tricks, would be great for pulling together the look of a child's room. It's cute; it's unique; and it's also signed and dated by the artist.

Click on over to Bunny with a Tool Belt's Etsy shop to check it out.

Green Baby: Boodalee Boasts A Circus Pillow

Cathy Hale — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Boodalee is no stranger to Droolicious. We marvel at the simple retro-inspired graphics and cool vibe. Get a load of this awesomely subtle two-sided Circus Pillow. Silk-screened with certified non-toxic pigments and stuffed with an eco-insert, it's hard to beat the natural goodness of this decorative treat. When you tire of the elephants, just flip to the popcorn! Retails for $42 at 2Modern.

Organic Rattles with Some Color

Lisa Mulcahy — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:30:00 GMT

I love organic baby products, especially the ones that will inevitably end up in the mouth. The only problem is that although I like the natural look, neutral browns and cream colors can be a bit boring. These brightly colored ring rattles prove that organic doesn’t have to be beige.

From Mary Meyer Stuffed Toys, these multi-colored rattles, $12, with an elephant, frog or monkey on top are made with 100% certified organic cotton fabric and contain no harmful pesticides, toxic chemicals or dyes.

The Hairbow Menagerie

AmandaHill — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Okay, as an admitted hairbow fan, I love this little hairbow menagerie. It's the 'Going to the Zoo' hairclip set of six. Until my daughter turned two, she was bald. Keeping hairclips in her hair was the only way to keep strangers from accusing her of being a boy. Even when wearing bright pink, they would ask how "HE" was doing. For us, hairbows were the answer. Now that she has plenty of hair, we still love them.

This particular collection has glitter accents and are just amazing. Click on over to the Love2Sparkle Etsy Shop to check them out. The best part is that the whole set is just $12.50.

Bouncing Baby

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:28:00 GMT

Even if you had a baby as recently as two years ago there certainly weren’t as many sophisticated looking options in the baby bouncer department. Not anymore.

DwellStudio has partnered with Fisher-Price to design this high-style baby soother, $64.99 at Target. In addition to its modern simplicity it plays 8 songs, vibrates and comes with a matching mobile. Makes me want to trade in my old model if there should ever be a baby #2.

Cool Ride-On Toy from Apple Pie

Erin Behan — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:28:00 GMT

I'd never heard of these ride-along toys from Apple Pie until a far-away Santa stowed one under our Christmas tree. Having Ellie the Elephant in hand, I can tell you she's sturdy and quite attractive looking. Details include rubberized wheels which protect both your floor and little hands, a fun bendy nose and a cute waggable rubber tail. The paint is nontoxic and the fun is recommended for 18-plus months. Buy it for $74.95 at Fat Brain Toys.

Discount Details: New Zoobie BABY Pets

AmandaHill — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

You may have heard of Zoobie pets before, they were featured by our Editors in November, they are the cuddly plush toy that can serve as both a pillow and a blanket. This year, Zoobies came out with a NEW and smaller product: The Zoobie babies. Like their parents, the zoobie babies have a velcro clasp on their tummy that easily transform the cushy creature into an awesome pillow. It also has tiny zippers that when unzipped, reveal a blanket. They are great for travelling or taking to daycare. Unique to the Baby Zoobie is a special comfort corner that is made extra soft in order to help soothe your child to sleep.

Measurements of the pillow, blanket and Baby sized Zoobie:

Pillow - 9" x 9"
Blanket - 23" x 30"
Head-to-tail - 9" x 12"

So often I buy stuffed animals for my daughter, and I have no idea how to care for them after she has squished and dirtied them up. Eventually, they get sent off to the stuffed animal graveyard in my garage. So one of my favorite things about Zoobie Baby pets is that they have an attached hang tag that gives instructions on washing them in just 3 steps. You can get a Tortoise Baby Zoobie, a Hippo Baby Zoobie or the Elephant Baby Zoobie seen above. Good for the Kids has the Zoobies for $27.95. As a special deal to Droolicious readers, the code: Drool is good for 15% off of products at Good for the Kids.

T-Shirt Bib for your Baby

AmandaHill — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:30:00 GMT

If your baby is in the drooling phase, you are probably tired of all of the bibs. That is where this shirt, the My Biby Tee comes in handy. The ears of the animal on the shirt are soft and bib like. They can easily be used to wipe the drool from your sweet drooler's face. The shirt comes in the elephant or pig style and is machine washable. The t-shirt is cotton while the animal is made from a Terry cloth blend. Pick your My Biby Tee up for $32.00 from the Spoon Sisters.

PJ Hide-a-Way

Lisa Mulcahy — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:28:00 GMT

Toddlers never tire of stashing things away in odd corners and crevices. I’ve found everything from tupperware tops to drum sticks tucked neatly in my couch cushions. Maybe this “pillow” will make PJ time a bit more fun. (Right now it involves a lot of kicking and carrying on.)

With a design that mimics a Japanese anemone box (which is traditionally used to hold family heirlooms) the PJ Pocket Pillow from Modern Twist is a clever hiding place for everything from pajamas to pacifers. It comes in a wide variety of adult and kid-friendly colors and styles.

$85 at Grow Modern.

An Elephant's Backside Can Be Pretty Cute

Erin Behan — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:27:00 GMT

I always appreciate a little babywear humor--as long as it doesn't venture too far into the world of poo jokes. This elephant and bird bodysuit from Craftsbury Kids (on sale for $12.95) works for me. Available in the 6-12 month size, the bodysuit is screenprinted by hand on an American Apparel onesie (meaning it runs a little small).

D.I.Y. Elephant Light With or Without Feet

Erin Behan — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:57:00 GMT

There's really not too much to do to get this elephant lamp ready for action. The Polypropelene pachyderm is delivered flat and you simply fold the flaps according to the directions for the finished shape above (amusingly ready for folding by either left- or right-handed folks). You'll need to specify U.S. or E.U. voltage for your cord and supply the lightbulb yourself.

In addition to the elephant lamp ($69.50), the clever designers at multi4m have come up with optional leather feet ($19) to add to your lamp, which is heat-resistant, durable, and even washable.

Handmade Stuffed Animals

Chris Ford — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:07:00 GMT

If you're looking for a special, one-of-a-kind type of stuffed animal, check these out. Handmade by Israeli artists, Unica Home is selling these stuffed ducks, bunnies and elephants in all different colors. I'm partial to the ducks (pictured), but the others are pretty cool too.

$40, Unicahome.com

My Sweet Muffin's Big Ear Elephant Ready for Snuggles

Mir — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:01:00 GMT

What could be a better lovey than a soft, fleece elephant with ears big enough to stand in for blankie corners? I can't think of a single thing. My Sweet Muffin offers their Big Ear Elephant in two-tone blue or yellow for $33. At 21" long it's a pillow, friend, and all-around playtime prop. Just the right size for showing scale in those week-to-week or month-to-month baby photos, too, come to think of it....

Petit Jour Elmer Elephant's in the Bath, Too

Mir — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:04:00 GMT

Earlier today I became enamored of this Elmer dinnerware, but now I've found something else I might love even more. Behold the Elmer Elephant squirting bath toy! Just as adorable as everything else Elmer, this one would be an excellent passive-aggressive gift for the new parent you just don't like very much. ("Oh, Junior got you all wet again? Wow, sorry to hear that.") $22 at Tiddley Widdley.

Attention Elephant Fans: Petit Jour Elmer Dish Set

Mir — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:01:00 GMT

Elmer is a patchwork elephant. While your toddler will likely still throw most of his food on the floor while eating from this Elmer dish set from Petit Jour ($38 at Tiddley Widdley), he's likely to be a lot more cheerful while doing so. I mean, how could he not be?

Squeeze Those Manhattan Toy Ka Ching A Lings

Mir — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:02:00 GMT

I'm a sucker for a piggy bank that isn't actually a pig. The Ka Ching A Lings from Manhattan Toy ramp the cute factor up to 11 both by being other animals and by being plush and cuddly. These would make great shower gifts, and they're totally affordable -- $14.99 apiece at Amazon, choose from the dog or the elephant.

Taggies Grabby Elephant Confusing but Cuddly

Mir — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:01:00 GMT

Oh, look, another Taggies toy. It's the Taggies grabby elephant ($15.95 from Amazon). I love Taggies! And I love elephants! So naturally I just love... wait a second. Does this elephant have a... cage for a stomach? And inside there is... a mouse? Because elephants... ummm... eat mice?

My brain hurts.

Hand Made: Elephant Booties from Best of Chums

Mir — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:02:00 GMT

I'm a sucker for elephants, and who could possibly resist these hand-crocheted elephant booties? Every detail is there, down to little stripes across the trunk between those wee little tusks. Perfect for either a boy or a girl. $24 at Two Blue Peas. (Don't like elephants? They have pigs and frogs, too!)

Droolworthy: bObles Romping Animals

Mir — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:02:00 GMT

If money were no object, I'd fill a room with these bObles romping animals and celebrate the "furniture as playthings" concept wholeheartedly. Right now you can pre-order from the myriad of choices at Urban Kids Play for shipping in late October; six animals and various colors from which to choose, $32 to $129 depending on your selection. And then? Sit, stand, rock, build -- whatever your kids can dish out, these animals can take.

Why Settle for a Cuckoo Clock When You Could Do a Coo Clock?

Mir — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:03:00 GMT

I can't think of anyone sane who would put a cuckoo clock in a nursery, but these darling Coo Clocks ($49.95 each from Luna Baby Products) are tempting. They come in a variety of animals -- Elle DeVilla in the EleCoo Clock is shown above -- and each one makes the appropriate animal sounds on the hour. Fortunately, a light sensor silences the animal within when the room is dark. (Otherwise, this would make an excellent baby gift for someone you hate. Pity.)

Hand Made: Elephant Handbag Lets You Pack a Pachyderm

Mir — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 13:01:00 GMT

If she's nutty about elephants, she'll want this hand-felted elephant handbag from Chasing Fireflies. An elephant topped by all kinds of pompoms? Heaven.

Of course, at $48 I'd be studying the design and then gluing my own pompoms to an old slipper or something, and I'd burn myself with the glue gun and swear a lot and end up with something hideous-looking and wonder why she's crying about it, and... okay, maybe you're better off just buying one.

Blue Orange Zimbbos Game is Elephantastic

Mir — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:01:00 GMT

A Dr. Toy Product of Excellence, this Zimbbos game from Blue Orange is sure to please kids of all ages. Roll the dice, stack your elephants. Learn strategy, balancing, and that a bunch of elephants in a pyramid are pretty giggle-worthy. For ages 3+, and one to four players; $17.48 at Amazon.

Rock the Retro: Hand Made Elephant and Flower Dress

chrisjordan — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:02:00 GMT

This dress ($48) is hand made from vintage fabric that used to be curtains. Vintage floral ribbon accent in the front leads to the matching satin ribbon tie.

The colors is this dress would be perfect for Fall, layer a long sleeved t-shirt underneath with a pair of jeans and head on out to the pumpkin patch where your child will blend right in.

The dress pictured is a size 2T, but if you email Kinchi she will happily make a dress in sizes from 6 months up to 4T.